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SCICU Receives $15,000 Scholarship Challenge Grant from Council of Independent Colleges
COLUMBIA, SC – December 9, 2024 — South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a …
First Citizens Bank Donates $10,000 to Support South Carolina Independent Colleges’ Student Lifeline Grant Program
COLUMBIA, SC – November 4, 2024 — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is thrilled to announce a generous gift from First …
North Greenville University senior named 2024 SCICU Student of the Year
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce Karah Barry, a North Greenville University (NGU) …
U.S. News Best Colleges 2024-25 rankings recognize strengths of SCICU colleges & universities
SCICU’s 21 member colleges & universities are recognized for their many strengths and superlatives in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2024-2025 …
Power:Ed awards SCICU 3rd annual $25,000 HBCU undergraduate research grant
COLUMBIA, S.C. — S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a Power:Ed $25,000 grant for fostering …
SCICU announces new Business Partners
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Emma Reabold, vice president of development and campus services, is proud to announce the addition of the following companies to the …
Palmetto Fellows, LIFE scholarship enhancements expanding to education and accounting majors at SCICU institutions
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Education and accounting majors receiving Palmettos Fellows and LIFE scholarships at SCICU member institutions may be eligible to …
Nursing faculty tuition reimbursement program extends to four SCICU institutions, offers up to $90k in aid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy che.sc.gov) – The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education announced Aug. 20 that students in eligible programs at South …
South Carolina update
South Carolina’s 2024-25 budget bill was ratified by the General Assembly on June 26. With no challenges to Governor McMaster’s July 3 vetoes, the …
Federal update
FAFSA problems persist — While Congress is on recess through early September, financial aid teams at SCICU member institutions and other colleges and …
SCICU back to campus photo highlights – August 2024
Fall is in the air and SCICU campuses from the S.C. mountains to the sea are again full of smiling students! Scroll to see back to campus photos from …
Power:Ed awards SCICU $50,000 for student completion grants
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the …
‘No rest for the weary ‘ — FAFSA woes and more
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez — Everyone who works at a college looks forward to graduation because it means the campus will be …
South Carolina update – Progress on the state budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The legislative session ended May 9 without the General Assembly having passed a state budget, but they’ve made progress. The Senate …
2024 Commencement photo highlights
It’s a wrap! Although Spring 2024 commencement exercises at SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities are done and in the books, the …
SCICU celebrates S.C. College and Career Decision Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thousands of South Carolina high school seniors converged on the S.C. State House for the third annual College and Career Decision …
John I. Smith Charities makes new gift to SCICU Student Lifeline Grants Program
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thanks to a new gift from the John I. Smith Charities, more students at South Carolina’s private colleges and universities can …
SCICU Business Partner Spotlight – May 2024
SCICU salutes businesses participating in the SCICU Business Partner program. FortifyData, Pioneer College Caterers, and Wyche are our spotlight …
April is the month for SCICU events
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez — After the last two weeks we’re pretty tired at SCICU. But it was worth it. Two weeks ago, we joined …
South Carolina update – Good news from the S.C. Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The S.C. Senate yesterday (April 24) approved its version of the state budget and, like the House’s budget, it contains just …
Higher Education Day at the S.C. Statehouse and more than 6,800 Tuition Grants thank-you letters
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Culminating a four-month statewide “Thanks for my Tuition Grant!” letter-writing campaign, SCICU students rallied at the …
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Greetings and message from Dr. Said Sewell, new president of Morris College
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — With great pride, I step into the role of the eleventh president of Morris College. My aim is to serve Morris …
Wofford College’s historic Kilgo-Clinkscales House becomes first dedicated alumni house
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — A new chapter is beginning at Wofford’s historic Kilgo-Clinkscales House. This fall, the 132-year-old …
Voorhees University provost appointed to SC EPSCoR State Committee
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Angela Peters, provost and vice president of …
Spartanburg Methodist to join Appalachian Athletic Conference for 2025-26 season
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Continuing the transition to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Spartanburg …
Southern Wesleyan University announces new head coach for golf teams
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Southern Wesleyan University and Director of Athletics Julia Reininga are pleased to announce the return of …
Presbyterian College announces new Visual and Performing Arts Department
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Presbyterian College is pleased to announce that it is combining its art, music, and theater departments into a …
North Greenville University Named Teaching Fellows Institution
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — North Greenville University (NGU) has been named a Teaching Fellows Institution, according to the Center for …
Newberry College awarded grant for bariatric simulation lab
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Once again establishing itself as a leader in health care education, the Newberry College Division of Nursing …
Limestone University names new vice president for institutional advancement
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Limestone University has appointed Stacy Aldrich as its new vice president for institutional advancement, …
Erskine College Athletics announces the Flying Fleet Hall of Fame Class of 2024
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskinesports.com) — Erskine Athletics officially announced its Flying Fleet Hall of Fame Class of 2024 on August 28. The …
Furman professor receives grant to advance research in prebiotic atmospheric chemistry
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Furman University’s George Shields, professor of chemistry, has received a 2024 SEED Award from the Research …
Converse University student becomes OneSpartanburg’s first Re:Degree graduate
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — This August, Converse University achieved a new milestone: recognizing student Kimberly Anderson as the …
CIU Rams named NAIA Champions of Character
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has named Columbia International University a …
Columbia College welcomes 11 new faculty for 2024-2025 academic year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — Encouraged by continued increasing enrollment, Columbia College is proud to introduce 11 new faculty in the …
Coker University’s APEC Named Registered Apprenticeship Program by U.S. Dep’t. of Labor
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University’s Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) program was recently named a …
Claflin University extends degree program access to employees of partners in Workforce Edge Network
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University is proud to announce it has joined Workforce Edge, a full-service education benefits …
Charleston Southern University partners with the Papua New Guinea University of Technology
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Charleston Southern University is honored to begin a partnership with the Papua New Guinea …
Bob Jones University accredited by National Association of Schools of Music
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — Bob Jones University has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the recognized …
Office of Naval Research awards Benedict College and Integer Technologies $7.9 million contract for research and workforce development
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College and Integer Technologies are proud to announce that the Office of Naval Research (ONR) has …
Anderson University celebrates inaugural graduates of South Carolina’s first Pathologists’ Assistant Program
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — August 2 marked a significant milestone for the Pathologists’ Assistant program at Anderson …
Allen University appoints new vice president for student affairs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Allen University has appointed Dr. Andre S. Richardson as vice president for student affairs. Dr. …